Education

Kano Government School In Deplorable Conditions As Thousands Of Children Learn In Unsafe Environment

Published

5 months ago

July 22, 2025

According to Monitng, the civic technology platform tracking public services, the only school in the area — Karfi Primary School — is in a deplorable state, despite the billions of naira allocated annually to the education sector in the state.

Thousands of children in Karfi community, Takai Local Government Area of Kano State, have been left without access to safe and functional learning facilities for more than 10 years, a civic group has revealed.

During a recent visit to the school, the group said it observed collapsing roofs, broken benches, leaking classrooms and unsafe conditions that force pupils to learn in an environment “unfit for human use.”

“We visited Karfi Primary School in Takai LGA, Kano State, and the condition of the facility is appalling,” Monitng stated.

“The roofs are decayed and collapsing, classrooms are dark, unventilated, and unsafe. Pupils are forced to learn in an environment unfit for human use yet this is the only school serving thousands of children in the Karfi community.”

“Despite the billions of Naira allocated annually to education in Kano State, schools like Karfi Primary remain in ruins. The reality on the ground reflects years of abandonment and failure to prioritise public education.”

“Kano State currently ranks highest in Nigeria for the number of out-of-school children 1.89m, according to The ICIR. In Karfi alone, over 10,000 children have been denied access to a safe, functional learning space for more than a decade.”

The group further noted that learning is often suspended entirely during rainfall, as pupils sit on broken furniture in poorly ventilated classrooms under leaking roofs.

“Children in this community sit on broken benches under leaking roofs, exposed to harsh weather and the constant risk of injury. On rainy days, classes are suspended completely. This is the reality of basic education for thousands of Nigerian children.”

Residents of Karfi have reportedly made repeated appeals to both state and federal representatives, but Monitng said no action has been taken so far.

“The people of Karfi have written repeatedly to both state and federal representatives calling for urgent intervention. Still, nothing has been done. Meanwhile, education budgets are filled with grand allocations that rarely translate to real impact at the grassroots.”

The group described the situation as a gross failure of leadership, calling for immediate intervention by the Kano State Government.

“This is a betrayal of public trust. The state and local governments must be held accountable and take immediate action to renovate and equip Karfi Primary School.”

“Education is the foundation of development. Every child regardless of location deserves safe, quality learning. Karfi cannot wait any longer.”

EXCLUSIVE!!!

Dear Governor @Kyusufabba,

We visited Karfi Primary School in Takai LGA, Kano State, and the condition of the facility is appalling.

The roofs are decayed and collapsing, classrooms are dark, unventilated, and unsafe. Pupils are forced to learn in an environment… pic.twitter.com/c3FfvYvGZc

— MonITNG (@monitng) July 21, 2025

Education

Fed Poly Nekede, environ under siege, as masked gunmen attack 2 students

Published

1 week ago

November 27, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Fear grips community over alleged threat letter

There was pandemonium within the vicinity of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State on Monday when two students of the institution were allegedly ambushed and attacked on their way back from Owerri Municipality, where they had gone to buy an electricity generating set.

A source close to one of the victims who spoke to our reporter said the two friends were driving back to the school through the Amaeze Obibi-Ezena Road at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday when they saw some people flashing torchlights by the bush side. “They initially thought they were security men and kept driving, but the one on the passenger seat suddenly noticed that those they thought were security men had their faces covered,” the source said.

He continued: “He shouted and told his friend to reverse the car. But as soon as they reversed, the gunmen opened fire and riddled the car with bullets. Fortunately, they escaped unhurt.”

The frightening incident has further fueled reports circulating in the area alleging plans by suspected Fulani herdsmen to launch coordinated attacks on Nekede-where the Federal Polytechnic is located-and neighbouring communities.

Anxiety in the area has intensified due to unconfirmed reports that the gunmen had written a letter to community leaders, demanding a certain amount of money to prevent an imminent attack. It was also alleged that intelligence reports suggest that several armed groups who have infiltrated the area have concluded plans to strike within a specific time frame. These reports further claim that the suspected attackers have been receiving supplies, arms, and ammunition for some time and are being reinforced from outside.

Recall that there have been consistent reports of frightening security challenges in the region, caused by the nefarious activities of gunmen who for a very long time have kidnapped, raped, maimed, and even killed their victims around the FUTO, Ihiagwa, Obinze, Avu, and Oforola axis- all in Owerri West Local Government Area.

Education

Public Notice: Disclaimer On False School-closure Message In Circulation

Published

2 weeks ago

November 22, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The Federal Ministry of Education hereby informs the general public that a message currently circulating on social media platforms, alleging that schools nationwide have been directed to close from 24th November 2025, is false, misleading, and did not originate from the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education, any State Ministry of Education or any recognized security agency.

The public is strongly advised to rely strictly on verified information issued through the following official channels:

The Federal Government, The Federal Ministry of Education, State Governments and State Ministries of Education Recognised security agencies

Any announcement, advisory, or notice coming from unofficial or unverified sources should be ignored and not shared. Members of the public are urged to always verify the authenticity of information before circulating it in order to curb the spread of misinformation.

Education

FG orders closure of unity colleges over security concerns

Published

2 weeks ago

November 21, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Due to the resurgence in the abduction of students in schools in some parts of the country, the Federal Government on Friday ordered the closure of 41 unity colleges with immediate effect.

In a statement signed by the Director, Senior Secondary Education, Hajiya Binta Abdulkadir, on behalf of the Honourable Minister, said the closure is to prevent possible breach of security in the listed schools.

The principals of the affected schools were directed to comply without delay.

According to the circular, the affected schools are: FGGC Minjibir, FTC Ganduje, FGGC Zaria, FTC Kafanchan, FTC Dayi, FGC Daura, FGGC Tambuwal, FSC Sokoto, FTC Wurno, FGC Gusau, FGC Anka, FGGC Gwandu, and FGC Birnin Yauri.

Others are FTC Zuru, FGGC Kazaure, FGC Kiyawa, FTC Hadejia, FGGC Bida, FGC New-bussa, FTC Kuta-shiroro, FGA Suleja, FGC Ilorin, FGGC Omuaran, FTC Gwanara, FGGC Bakori, FGC Ugwolawo, FGGC Kabba, FTC Ogugu, FGGC Bwari, FGC Rubochi, FGGC Abaji, and FGGC Potiskum.

Also affected by the immediate closure order are: FGC Buni Yadi, FTC Gashua, FTC Michika, FGC Ganye, FGC Azare, FTC Misau, FGGC Bajoga, FGC Billiri and FTC Zambuk.

An analysis of the list showed that most of the schools affected were in the Northwest, Northeast and North Central.

Only few days ago, some students were abducted from their school in Kebbi and only on Friday scores of students were abducted from another school in Niger State.